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Bhutan for Life

The First Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) in Asia and one of the PFP models in the world. Bhutan for Life is a  legal entity established under the auspices of Royal Charter granted by His Majesty the King on 27th July 2018 to support the achievement of robust network of Protected Areas (PA) that contributes to biodiversity conservation, human-well-being, and increases Bhutan’s resilience to the effects of climate change by providing long-term financing.

Biodiversity Conservation

Climate Resilience

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Bhutan for Life

One of the world’s smallest countries now has one of the biggest commitments to conservation.

Our History

Our Timeline

2013

Start-up Funding

Bhutan For Life conceived with early start-up funding
2014

MoU Signed

RGOB and WWF signed MoU to begin conservation and finance planning
2015

Multi-City Tour

WWF CEO and PM Tshering Tobgay Lead Multi-City Tour for BFL
2016

Conservation Plan

RGoB Completes BFL Plan; PM's TED Talk on Bhutan's Commitment
2017

Transition Fund

BFL transition fund officially closed
2018

Sequester 2.6M

From here onwards, Bhutan's protected areas sequester 2.6 million tones of CO2 annually
2024

Tiger Increase

Wild tiger populations in Bhutan have increased by at least 20% over 2015 levels
2027

Natural-based Employment

80% of households within Bhutan's protected areas have access to nature-based employment
2032

RGOB Responsibility

BFL Transition Fund Completed: RGoB Takes Over Sustainable Financing
BFL Impact

BFL Impact 2024

12.5

million tons of Carbon equivalent sequestered

BC9

Biological Corridor 9 declared

131

National Tiger Survey reveals 131 tigers in Bhutan

1108

Hectares of key biodiversity habitats brought under improved management

5

Climate Smart Species Conservation Plan developed

134

National Snow Leopard Survey reveals 134 snow leopards in Bhutan

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Our Thematic Area

Bhutan for Life supports projects in this area

Biodiversity

Forest and vegetative cover within the Protected Area System help Bhutan remain carbon neutral
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Climate Resilience

Socio-economic wellbeing of communities in and in the vicinity of the PA system enhanced by climate informed natural resources management.
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Economic Opportunity

Socio-economic wellbeing of communities in and in the vicinity of the PA system enhanced by climate informed natural resources management.
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Healthy Ecosystem

Maintain stable and thriving populations of key species contributing toward national and global biodiversity goals. Maintain habitat and ecosystem diversity and contiguity. PAS provides sustained ecosystem services for socioeconomic and ecological wellbeing
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Effective Management

Organizational, institutional and resource capacity strengthened for effective management of PAS. Support the Government of Bhutan to develop new sources of financing for Bhutan’s PAS.
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GCF Approves Bhutan For Life Program With Other 10 Projects

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) concluded its last Board meeting..